Nestled in the rolling landscape of York County, PA close to the Maryland line are Spoutwood Farm's 26 acres, only 45 minutes north of Baltimore. There is a sense of abundant life here amidst the variety of rolling hills, fertile bottomland, steep wooded hillsides, and old meadows, orchards and pastures. In this richly diverse setting, it is our mission to help people come alive to nature all around us as well as to our own creative natures. We invite people to nurture a sense of wonder, to respect and befriend all living beings, domestic and wild, as well as the environment that supports us all.
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a few of the things that happen in these magical surroundings are the
May Day Fairie Festival
the first weekend in May, where fairies from all over the country (and the
world) gather together to celebrate the coming of summer with dance,
song, food, drums and more! Mother
Earth Harvest Fair celebrates the spirit of the Fall season but most
importantly, it is a celebration of healthy living, promoting wellness and
respect for the Earth.
The Evenings of Wonder at the Spoutwood Observatory are nights filled with the magic of the unfolding universe. Imagine looking into the heart of a globular cluster while surrounded by 26 acres of countryside, these evenings are a definite don't miss for the whole family. Spoutwood Farm is dedicated to various Educational Programs that teach young people where it is exactly that our food comes from ... it does not come from a store, it comes from the Earth, and all that we put into the Earth comes back to us eventually. The Community Supported Agriculture is the crowning jewel of the farm. We grow enough food on just three acres to support 100 families, and we do it *Organically! We cant imagine a better way to influence the lives of those we care about more than feeding them in a healthy manner, combining the wellness of body, mind and spirit. Check out our Calendar for more information on Farm Happenings.
*Organically : Spoutwood grows everything using organic methods as perscribed by the USDA for compliance with the National Organic Program and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Guide 65. Spoutwood Farm CSA is not certified "Organic" (now a trademark), as the expense at this time is prohibitive. Organic certification is not a guaranty of quality or purity of the product. Rather, it is evidence of the operation's adherence to a prescribed system of agriculture and food production that involves the building and enhancing of the soil naturally, protection of the environment, humane treatment of animals and avoidance of toxic synthetic substances, all of which Spoutwood Farm CSA has been doing for years.
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What is Spoutwood Farm up to?
In our lively setting, we offer workshops and classes for adults and children, with such topics as Streamside Ecology, Plants as Good Neighbors (and insects and all wildlife, for that matter) and a Sky Curriculum based on our Observatory telescope. We are just now developing an inspirational program of "Wonder Workshops" |
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Growing food in partnership with the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project provides one of the best ways to teach honoring the earth, while at the same time honoring ourselves with good food. In keeping with our overall commitment to a creative and experiential engagement with nature, on the first weekend of May , we sponsor the renowned May Day Fairie Festival, attracting thousands to celebrate the spirit of nature at a time of year when the first flush of springtime quickens to the promise of summer. |
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